L’Afrique déboussolée is a work of investigative journalism that depicts the political, social, and economic conditions of African countries in the post-colonial era. Christian Casteran and Jean-Pierre Langellier explore the various crises—from power struggles, corruption, coups, and ethnic conflicts—that shaped the dynamics of the African continent in the mid-20th century. The book …
This book examines the impact of the apartheid system on culture and education in Namibia during the South African colonial period. Marion O'Callaghan analyzes how discriminatory policies affected social development, cultural identity, educational structures, and the rights of Namibians. Using a historical and sociological approach, this UNESCO publication provides a comprehensive overview of t…
This book presents an overview of Namibia in the early 1980s, covering the country's geography, history, social life, and political development. Written by Alfred Babing and Hans-Dieter Bräuer, it provides an informative perspective on Namibian society, colonial dynamics, and the challenges of national development. Published by Verlag Zeit im Bild in Dresden, it is aimed at an international au…
This book is an anthropological study of Buurri Al Lamaab, a suburban village located near Khartoum in Sudan. Harold B. Barclay documents the social organization, economic life, cultural practices, and community structure of the village during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Barclay examines kinship networks, household organization, gender roles, leadership patterns, …
Joseph Owino's Kenya Into the 21st Century examines the challenges and opportunities facing Kenya as it enters the 21st century. The book reviews the country's political, social, and economic developments, analyzing the dynamics of leadership, public policy, and the structural changes needed to achieve national progress. Owino highlights crucial issues such as governance, democratization, ec…
Norman N. Miller's Kenya: The Quest for Prosperity is a comprehensive analysis of Kenya's journey toward national development after independence. The book examines the dynamics of Kenyan politics and governance from 1963 to the early 1980s, including changes in national leadership and the challenges of state consolidation. Miller discusses Kenya's economic development, social inequality, cha…
Larry W. Bowman's Mauritius: Democracy and Development in the Indian Ocean examines the political, social, and economic development of Mauritius from the post-independence period to the late 20th century. Within the Indian Ocean region, Mauritius is a unique example of a small island nation that has successfully managed ethnic and religious diversity while maintaining democratic stability. The …
This book presents an account of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as observed by journalist Ishikawa Sho. Published in 1988 by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang, the work describes the social, political, and ideological landscape of North Korea, focusing particularly on the Juche ideology and its influence on the country’s development. Through the author’s persp…
This book is an official publication providing an overview of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It includes information on the history, political system, economic development, culture, and social life of North Korea in the 1980s. Published by Korea Pictorial in Pyongyang, the book is designed to introduce the DPRK to the international community through textual descriptions and i…
"Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis?" "The story of that transformation is told here by Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdr…